| By Ashland Art Center, 20 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.  Have any sewing or textile projects you need expert advice on? Diane Ericson will be in her studio #7 to work with you! Join her for inspiration, fun and the technical guidance needed to get your textile projects going and finished. Continue reading Textile Lab with Diane Ericson By Ashland Art Center, 20 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.  Wool Gnomies By Emkay Sikora Learn the basics of sculpting wool with needles. Participants will create a basic cone figure that will evolve into an elf, gnome, fairy or other magickal being! November 11, 18 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm $20 per session, materials included Ages 12 – Adult, any experience level welcome Class held in Studio #8, upstairs at the Ashland Art Center, 357 E Main St Contact Emkay to reserve your place at 530-235-4487 oremkaysikorasbcglobalnet (emkaysikorasbcglobalnet) emobascript(‘%65%6D%6B%61%79%73%69%6B%6F%72%61%40%73%62%63%67%6C%6F%62%61%6C%2E%6E%65%74′,’<span class=”emoba-em”>emkaysikora<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/at-glyph.gif” alt=”at” class=”emoba-glyph” />sbcglobal<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/dot-glyph.gif” alt=”dot” class=”emoba-glyph” />net</span>’,'emoba-1995′,”,”,’0′); By soar, 592 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Holiday Gift Bazaar – Refreshments and light appetizers will be served. Mark your calenders for this fun event. Many one of a unique and creative items will be sold. Attached is a event flyer in case you want to print it out to share with your friends. Continue reading Area Artists Present Holiday Gift Bazaar in December By Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 91 contributed posts About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.  The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is accepting proposals from arts educators and instructors for 2012.The deadline for workshop and class proposals for our Winter schedule of Education Offerings is November 15th. Please contact Education Director Brooke Nuckles Gentekos for a proposal form. Email: rgaceducationroguegalleryorgemobascript(‘%72%67%61%63%65%64%75%63%61%74%69%6F%6E%40%72%6F%67%75%65%67%61%6C%6C%65%72%79%2E%6F%72%67′,’<span class=”emoba-em”>rgaceducation<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/at-glyph.gif” alt=”at” class=”emoba-glyph” />roguegallery<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/dot-glyph.gif” alt=”dot” class=”emoba-glyph” />org</span>’,'emoba-3615′,”,”,’0′); Phone: (541)772-8118 extension 301 or stop by the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett St. in Medford for info! We love our artist educators! Experience teaching a class of your design in our beautiful 1100 square foot art studio located in the heart of Downtown Medford! We are looking for artist educators to teach exciting and inspiring classes to artists and aspiring artists of a variety of ages. For adults: Beginning Drawing, Intermediate/Advanced Drawing, Continue reading Call to Art Teachers! Teach at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center this Winter, Spring and/or Summer!! By Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 91 contributed posts About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.  The Rogue Gallery & Art Center wants to draw your name to win a free adult class or workshop this fall! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } It’s easy: 1. Stop by the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett St. in Medford by 5 PM Friday October 7th. 2. Fill out a green drawing slip with your name, contact info and your choice for a free class 3. WIN the class/ workshop of your choice! Pastel, Drawing, Painting, Life Drawing and MORE! Call (541)772-8118 for more info www.roguegallery.org Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart… Boldly Create! Win a free adult class of your choice this fall Continue reading Win a FREE Class of your choice at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center!! By The Huffington Post, 165 contributed posts About the author:  Alexander McQueen’s designs, on display until August 7 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, literally changed the course of fashion history and culture. This is… Continue reading Bruce Helander: Top 10 Picks From ‘Savage Beauty’ By soar, 592 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world. Of interest to our quilters, fiber and needlework artists, as well as anyone who might find themselves in the Los Angeles area during this fabulous embroidery and International Quilt Show! Continue reading African Folklore Embroidery Challenge Followup By Ashland Art Center, 20 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.  Diane Ericson with her Red Bike Apron The Summer Arty Apron Workshop with Diane Ericson For cooking, gardening or fashion, the apron is a great canvas to let your creative ideas run wild. Bring trims, notions, vintage lace and linens – or maybe some old Levi’s, rolled up paintings on canvas you’ve been storing in the garage – all perfect starters for your unique apron design. You may want to include a theme, such as Asian designs or homage to a beloved pet. Fun and easy to make, participants will get three apron patterns to trace off in class. Diane will share her arty apron creations to whet your creative whistle. Diane’s Red Bike apron will be featured in the Medford Mail Tribune’s Home Life magazine for August. Diane Ericson is a long time contributer to the sewing industry, has a line of patterns, stencils and DVD’s. More Continue reading Arty Summer Apron Class with Diane Ericson By soar, 592 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  The ladies of the Jacksonville Museum Quilters are knee deep in final preparations for their 2011 annual quilt show, but excited to announce they have over 175 quilts to share with the public this year! Continue reading Reminder – Jacksonville Museum Quilters Annual Show July 8-10 By Ashland Art Center, 20 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.  Diane Ericson, a seasoned designer, will share tips, ideas and design techniques to assist you. As a long-time contributor to the sewing industry through workshops and magazine articles, her focus is always on how to build your skills as a designer while you express a more creative, personal look. See her work in Studio #7 in the Art Center. Continue reading Textile and Sewing Classes at Ashland Art Center |  DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. If you make a purchase from one of the sites below, it helps defray the cost of promoting Southern Oregon Artists, so please use our links!   Utrecht's online discounts have been updated, though the graphics remain the same. The link above saves 40% off your highest priced item (coupon code AP1), the one below gets you 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! (coupon code AP3)    Ashland artist Pegi Smith sells her art on Yessy.com - View her Yessy gallery hereNow thru April 30: 
Delphi's Annual Glass Bevel Sale - Save up to 40% OFF retail price! 1/2 OFF standard bevels when you buy the 60-piece box. Make a beautiful art book yourself with Blurb's online service. Artists Danna Tartaglia and Olivia Schemanski both self-published books featuring their art using Blurb. Check them out in SOAR's bookstore, then make one yourself!  ImageKind, a Cafepress company, now has an artist shop site you can join for free to sell your art online. Join the Imagekind community and start selling your art today CafePress lets you design a huge variety of products with your own art and sell them for a profit! A great way to gain more exposure for your work and make a few extra bucks. Janet London of London Hummingbird Arts and Hannah West, the founder of SOAR and Art Matters!, use CafePress to sell products with their own designs.  |